Franck Fernandel

Franck Fernandel

Born: December 10, 1935
Died: June 8, 2011
in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Franck Fernandel (born Franck Gérard Ignace Contandin; 10 December 1935 – 8 June 2011) was a French actor, singer and songwriter, and writer.

Franck was the only son of three children born to the famous French actor Fernandel. He acted alongside his father in three films, The Changing of the Guard in 1962, Gilles Grangier's L'Âge ingrat and Georges Bianchi's En avant la musique.

He was not only an actor; he also had a passion for music and achieved great success as a singer. His hits included the songs "Fanny", "Les Yeux d'un ange", "Un Américain dans les rues de Rio", "Bonjour Marie" and "L'Amour interdit". As a singer he toured Europe, Canada and the United States.

Later in his career he became a radio host.

He died on the night of 7/8 June 2011.

Source: Article "Franck Fernandel" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Movies for Franck Fernandel...

Title: La Calanque
Character: Mr Boudrague
Released: July 2, 1988
Type: TV
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Title: La Chance aux chansons
Character: Self
Released: March 26, 1984
Type: TV
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Title: Champs-Elysées
Character: Self
Released: January 16, 1982
Type: TV
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Title: Système 2
Character: Self
Released: January 19, 1975
Type: TV
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Title: Samedi soir
Character: Self
Released: January 9, 1971
Type: TV
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Cherchez l'idole
Title: Cherchez l'idole
Character: Richard
Released: February 26, 1964
Type: Movie
After stealing a diamond from Mylène Demongeot, Richard hides it inside a guitar. But on returning to the music shop he discovers that the precious instrument has just been sold! The problem is complicated by the fact that five stars all bought the same model that morning...
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The Changing of the Guard
Title: The Changing of the Guard
Character: Gianni Cappelaro
Released: October 31, 1962
Type: Movie
During WW2, it's not wise to be a mayor chosen by the fascists with the Americans' impending arrival.
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Title: Discorama
Character: Self
Released: February 4, 1959
Type: TV